Miscellaneous

What criteria are now used as a basis for hiring federal employees?

What criteria are now used as a basis for hiring federal employees?

The minimum requirements may include specific job-related work experience, education, medical or physical standards, training, security, and/or licensure.

How long does it take to onboard a new federal employee?

Federal employment: The goal for federal agencies is to recruit, hire, and onboard new employees in 80 days. While this is the goal, it is not uncommon for it to take longer—especially if a high level security clearance is required.

Can a veteran be placed in a federal job?

This provision allows for Veterans with severe physical, psychological or intellectual disabilities to be placed in federal positions. Veterans must provide documented proof of disabilities from an authorized agent. They must also present documents that certify Veterans Job Readiness and the ability to perform the job’s duties.

Can a secretary of Veterans Affairs fire an employee?

The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (S. 1094) gives the Secretary of Veterans Affairs more authority to fire misbehaving or underperforming employees, shorten the appeals process for that firing, and prohibits employees from being paid while they pursue the appeals process.

How does veterans preference work in the hiring process?

Veterans’ Preference awards points to Veterans during the application process, providing an advantage in job placement. Veterans’ Preference only applies when Veterans are applying to competitive positions, meaning those positions are publicly announced to a pool of job seekers.

Are there any special hiring authorities for veterans?

Special Hiring Authorities allow federal agencies to place eligible Veterans on a fast track to positions that are available through noncompetitive hiring. Although Veterans are not necessarily entitled to appointment under any of these authorities, it is helpful to be aware of them. Agencies may use Special Hiring Authorities at their discretion.

Can a veteran be appointed to a federal position?

Eligible Veterans may be appointed to federal positions without competing with the general public, and federal agencies can hire Veterans without posting a vacancy announcement. Veterans who are eligible for Special Hiring Authorities may be noncompetitively hired if they meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position.

Special Hiring Authorities allow federal agencies to place eligible Veterans on a fast track to positions that are available through noncompetitive hiring. Although Veterans are not necessarily entitled to appointment under any of these authorities, it is helpful to be aware of them. Agencies may use Special Hiring Authorities at their discretion.

Veterans’ Preference awards points to Veterans during the application process, providing an advantage in job placement. Veterans’ Preference only applies when Veterans are applying to competitive positions, meaning those positions are publicly announced to a pool of job seekers.

How are VA jobs advertised to the general public?

Through the competitive process, jobs are advertised to the general public on USAJOBS.gov, and anyone can apply. Through the noncompetitive process, positions do not have to be announced to a large pool of applicants and give special consideration to eligible Veterans.